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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1949-05-05

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The Amherst News-Times VOL. XXXI, NO. 18 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1949 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD Frederick Ebbs Is Guest Conductor As School Auditorium is Readied For Music Students Annual Performance With Frederick Ebbs, Baldwin-Wallace college band director as guest conductor, Amherst high band members are r . 1 r ...1 11 l preparing tor the annual opring concert at tne scnooi iu-morrow (Friday) night. Besides the regular concert band, the Junior Band, and the Brass Sextet will perform. Special numbers by the Fluto-phone section will also be heard. School music director Miss , : J: Frederick C. Ebbs Frederick Ebbs, band instruc tor at Baldwin-Wallace College, and guest conductor for tomor row night's concert is returning to his former "stamping grounds." Ebbs, known throughout the country for his work with the famous Hobart high school band from Indiana, is one of the Am herst high school graduates who have made a mark for them selves and the town. Ebbs is a familiar figure a mong musicians over the north eastern section of the country, having been a leading and active participant with many band clin ics. The local school officials have stated they feel most for tunate not only in having Ebbs as guest conductor but for the infrest on his part in traveling to Amherst and aiding the band In their pre-concert rehearsals. Mayor and Police Meet With Rec Center Advisors The regular meeting of th Board of Advisors of the Amherst Recreation Center was held this week at the Center. The advisory board invited Mayor Henry Kane and Chief of Police Carl Wenrich to the meeting to discuss with them the purpose and operation of the Recreation Center. The following members were present: Dr. C. H. Snell, Seth Stevens, Bernard McKinley, Stanley Reichert, Ethel Bruce, Dorothy Tabbert, Pauline Choate, Richard Prucha, Gertrude Pru-cha and Ray Jewett. President Harold Washka, James Schulz and Mary Zuspan, were absent. It was explitned to them that the Center is open three nights a week. Tuesday from seven until 10 o'clock and Friday and Saturday nights from seven until eleven o'clock, under the supervision of Mr. And Mrs. Richaid Prucha. The object of the Center is to provide supervised recreation for the youth of Amherst, between the ages of twelve and twenty, in the anticipation of keeping them off the streets. It must be understood that the supervisors have no jurisdiction of the youngsters after they leave the Center. Chief Wenrich pointed out that young folks meet at the Center and leave for auto rides or other places of interest during the evening and .the parents are under the impression that they are at the Center. This later item, of course, is entirely up to the honesty of the youngsters, if the parents question their whereabouts. The parents should be .reminded that in some instances the Recreation Center is used only as a ruse by some youngsters. The curfew ordinance was discussed at length and the con-senus of opinion was, that the ordinance in its present state, was not effective. The advisory board will send a committtee to the Council meeting with recommendations for changes in the present curfew ordinance. Mr. and Mrs. William Board-man, Williams, Arizona, are guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred CloutiT, Axtel street. Other recent guests were Mrs. Clara Vog-ler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ignazak, Elyria. Mrs. Hattle Lapp, Elyria, was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs A. C. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Moft Sarah Miner has announced the following program: Invercargill (March), Lithgow; Unfinished Symphony (First Movement, Allegro Moderate), Schubert; Sword Dance from the I Gypsy Life (overture), Barnes; Men of Might, Meretta; March of the Little Lead Soldiers, Pierne; Circus Parade (Novelty), Yoder; Stout-Hearted Men, Rom- ber.g; Italian Street Song (from "Naughty Marietta"), Herbert; Donkey Serenade from "The Firefly," Stothart; Desert Song from "Desert' Song," Romberg; Storm King (March), Finlayson Senior Band. Wake Up March, Bennett; Gypsy Festival, Hayes; H. S. Cadets, Sousa Junior Band. Memories of Stephen Foster, Buchtel Brass Sextet. Alma Mater, Cornell; Oh Susannah, Foster; Golden Slippers, Bland; Old Folks at Home, Fos ter Flutophonesi and Junior Band. P.T.A. Meets for Last Program Of This Year The May P.T.A. meeting will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The program, which is the final one of the year, is being presented by the Home Economics Department, under the direction of Mrs. Haines. A style show, "Buttons and Bows," will be the feature of the evening. Characters are: Susie Simplicity, portrayed by Lois Beesing; Madam Vogue, Sue Durling; Miss Buttons, Beatrice Furhman; Marion Martin, Marge Sti'C-ss. Writer-of the script is Joan Busser. Musical accompaniment will be played by LaVonne Mueller and Martha Bosse. Open House will be observed in several rooms. League Aspirants Are Asked To Report Soon All youth interested in hard ball play, and desirous of joining this year's team will report next Thursday, May 12, at the Memorial Field baseball diamond at 6 p.m. Play will start June 6. The county Legion Junior teams are: Amherst, Wellington, Lorain, Oberlin and Elyria. County elimination games will start June 6 with Wellington vs. Elyria, at Wellington; Lorain vs. Oberlin, at Lorain. Amherst will not play, j June 8, Lorain vs. Amherst at Amherst. June 10, Wellington vs. Amherst at Amherst. The following week three games will be played in the elimination county play. June 22 will start the district games and each Wednesday and Sunday thereafter games will be played for 20 games for the season. May Queen Participants . . . 0 ;1 i V Pictured above Is St. Joseph's school May Queen, Mary Lou Haas and company taken at the recent festival at St Joseph's church. This annual ceremony Is marked by the crowning of the May Scholastically Tops "' I 111 .-.HIBUW.JWJii,.l1 l.-ll IB.MJ.M.P III. ' ' ' irk , ' ..Or t i T , - :r; - & " ' - - ! ' " .. Pictured above, left to right, are Martha Darch, top honor student and this year's valedictorian at Amherst high. Martha is seated next to Dale Richmond, who occupies second spot in scholastic achievements. To date some seventeen students have indicated a desire to continue their schooling, some to college and others to commercial schools. Valedictorian Martha Darch is slated for Ohio Wesleyan, as is Jerry Prittie. Lois Scheifle, Elmer Gall and John Simpson are contemplating Baldwin - Wallace courses. Bowling-Green will probably claim Shirley Henry, and Carrie .... Legion Announces' CarnivalI Dates and Plans For June; To Run Four Days june 13, io, i and io week for the annual American Merrill Walker, carnival chairman, stated that due to objections raised last year, carnival dates have not been set for a Sunday. A host of concession rides from the Gooding Amusement Co., Columbus, will again be featured for young and old alike. Another ride will be added this year. A giant ferris wheel will be on the grounds along with an adult-sized merry-go-round, a thrill-ride for adults only, and a kiddy ride. Present plans insure plenty of cotton candy, candied apples, peanuts, popcorn, ice cream and the rest of the real carnival at- mosphere. Any organizations in town wishing to sponsor concessions or booths are heartily invited, according to Walker, to make application to him. Permission was granted tne legion Tuesday to block off Cleveland avenue for the affair as was done in the past. Official legion programs and " I .... Tk Queen cchosen by the students. Attendants of the queen Include Jans and Janet 8chwartz, Pet-rlola 8olck, Connie Weaver. Audrey 8teo and Beverly Barer, 8hown In the back row from left to right are: Donna Weaver, - aat ir- 3 Ml . uU . . . Wyvill. Gene Nabors and Don Wilford are thinking about Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland.Elaine Rubel will attend Ohio State at Columbus, with Carol Gilliland, Germaine Niesen, How ard Washka, Lois Buser, Walter Hoy and Marlenc Amenhauser all are planning on further schooling, place yet undecided. were tne dates announced this Legion Carnival in Amherst posters will be forthcoming in the near future advertising the events. A nightly attendance cash award every hour, on the hour, will be a feature. CLEAN-UP WEEK Clean-up week for Amherst hat been set for May 15 through the following Saturday, May 21. Rubbish collections will be made In the village on May 18 and 19 by truck. Rubbish should be placed In containers an dset on the tree lawns. Containers should not be larger than one man can lift to the truck, and no ashes Will be taken. ftr courtesy of Amherst Photo 8hop Minnie George, Donna Jacopln, May Queen, Mary Lou Haas, Joan Miller, Mary Vlrsnt, Joan Van Nlel, and Flora Lodge. First row left to right are Audrey Roth, Audrey 8omogyl, Rita Luo-do and Doris 8 potato. 73 f 0 Rec Center Asks For Action On Police Hit Dr. C. H. Snell, local appeared at the council meeting Tuesday night to requestthat some type of settle ment of the present curfew law be arran ged to fit in with Rec Center operations. Dr. Snell stated that as the Rec Center is open until ten o'clock on one night and 1 1 o'clock on another, children atten ding are in violation of the nine p.m. curfew ordinance as soon as they leave the center. Clearview Principle To Teach Here Next Year Announcement of the hiring of T. C. Simpson of Clearview school as commercial instructor was announced by the local school office this week. Simpson, at present Clearview principal, was superintendent at that school during the absence of W. J. Durling. He will take over the job now held by Miss Melba Schwed who is planning to teach at Grafton next sea son. Graduation Set Wednesday, May 25, has been announced as date for tne graduation excereises of the senior class at Amherst high school, Rev. Russell J. Humbert, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, Youngs-town will be this year's speaker. Class night celebration will be held on Monday, May 23. St. Peter's church will be host to the baccalaureate service on Sunday, j May 22 Rev. J. H. Bollcns will preach the address with other ohurch ministers assisting in the service. Culprits In Vandalism, Break-Ins Get Probation Sentence In Juvenile Court The two boys involved in the recent break-ins and vandalism and who. were apprehended Uy local policemen, were handed a sentence of probation following a juvenile court hearing last Friday morning. In a talk with James Mol-lison, probation officer to whom the boys were assigned, the News-Times was told that certain travel restrictions, reporting procedures and levels of conduct are included in the sentence. A report from the school authorities on behavior there is also a part of the procedure. In questioning Mollison, concerning the sentence itself, he stated that in his opinion it was a fair decision, and that it was in line with other decisions handed down in similar incidents. A.HS. Thinclads Take Nine Firsts; Monroeville Takes 2nd by One Point Coach Art Engle's track team stock soared several more points over the recent weekend with another victory following participation in a three-way meet at the Vermilion high field. Monroeville and the Sailors both fell beneath the spikes of the Cometmen, who rolled up a nice 41 13 points. Monroeville took second with a 33 13 over third spot Vermilion with 32 13. -row win for A.H.S. track men with a double first-place in the1 discus and shot put. Wayne Schnaak took a double win in the pole vault and high jump. Klingenmeier added more laurels with a first in the 220 dash with Krause first in the 440 run, and Sharp not to be outdone strutted in first in the 880. Milor Frederick clocked off 4 minutes and 55.3 seconds for an Amherst win in the mile, while the mile relay team scored for the Green 'n' Gold. Amherst's score came from the following placings: Pole vault Schnaak, won; Henry 2. Height, 10 feet, 6 in. Discus throw Prittie won. Distance, 130 feet, 11 inches. High jump Schnaak, tie for second. Shot put Prittie won. Distance, 48 feet, 4 inches. 880 yard reday Amherst, 2. 100 yard dash Bob Woh-lever, 2. 220 yard dash Klingenmeier, 3. 440 yard dash Krause, 3. 880 yard dash Sharp, 3. Mile run Frederick, won; Sharp, 2. Time, 4 minutes, 55.3 seconds. Mile relay Amherst (Bob Wohlewer, Mlinarik, Frederick, Krause) won. Time, 3 minutes, 58 seconds. Thursday, (Tonight) the Com ets will meet the Wellington Dukes at 7:30 under the lights, at the Amherst field. Curfew Changes; Probation physician an d member of the Mrs. Gertrude Prucha, one of the centers directors alleged that recent publicity given the Rec Center (see April 28 issue of the News-Times) was unfair and unfavorable and that the Center did not deserve unjust criticism 'n rying to do its job. She added that the vandalism culprits were not associated with the Rec in any way. Following the discussion with council, a move authorized the ordinance committee of Student Dies Here After Falling at School Grounds A fall from a swing in the local school playground resulted in a tragic ending for5-year-old Joan Chapman yesterday. A hasty diagnosis at the school showed a broken arm and the girls was tanen to the hospital where she later died. No report of cause of death has yet been given. The youngster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Chapman. The body is at the Emmerich Funeral Home and will later be shipped to the Wil liams Funeral Home, Mt. Pleas- ant, Tennessee. Burial will be held Saturday afternoon in the Spencerville cemetery at Mt. Pleasant. Mollison further stated that the previous clean record of the two boys was a great factor in the boys' favor. No time limit was set on the probation period, according to Mollison. The juvenile court can lift the restrictions when-ever it sees fit. Much of the weight of carrying out the purpose of the probation rests with the parents of the boys, and with the school Mollison stated. Upon further questioning, Mollison added that he felt the boys were now quite aware of the seriousness of their offense, and that the probation sentence carried out properly would, in his opinion, result in the boys becoming normal, good citizens without exposure to the "Lancaster treatment." Pre-School Roundup Set For Next Thursday Amherst school system's annual pre-school roundup has been scheduled for next Thursday afternoon, May 12, starting at 1 p.m. The roundup will be held at the high school. Mothers are being asked to bring their children to register for the first grade and to help the child get acquainted with the school. Children will be entertained by slide stories while mothers will hear the county nurse In a short talk and view a spec ial movie. Announcement has been made by the school that no kindergarten will be held on May 12, that day being left open for present kindergarten children and mothers to attend the roundup. The kindergarten teacher will be present at the premises in the morning, however, to interview mothers who are interested in sending their children to kindergarten next year, and to make registration for the children. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Prittie have returned from a trip to Williamsburg, Va. They also stopped at Pittsburgh, Pa., where they visited their son, Robert, and wife. Council Decision Recreation Center board, council to meet with the .t . l to meet with the so licitor, the police and Rec Center and representative' to draw up a new curfew ordinance for council's approval. Police chief Carl Wenrich stated that he was desirous of a law which would cover all juveniles up to 18 years of age with provisions that would1 allow the police to enforce- non-loitering clause, the latter being left to the discretion of the police in enforcement. Police Criticizes Procedure Wenrich was called on for a report of activities in relation to the outcome and work on the recent vandalism case. Wenrich told those present that the decision handed down was of sucb a nature that he didn't see how even a ' light sentence as probation could be given a youth with only one break-in charge. He further added that two residents of the town, had attended the trial and' that following a dis- cussion with one, he was told that they were at the trial for the purpose of gaining a sentence of probation for the boys. Wenrich stated that neither he nor patrolman Pikey, ' who had done all the police work and had f secured th affidavits were con- --suited on the matter. He further added that the Amherst police had not even received official notice of the time of trial proceedings, and 'that he and Pikey had attended the proceedings at a time given to him by hearsay.' . t Answers Letter Charges The letter to the editor in last week's edition of the News-Times concerning council action on dogs was also read to coun-cilmen by Wenrich who explain- ed in part his strfnd on the content of the letter. He quoted in part excerpts from his answer, to that communication, (see "Letter to Editor," this issue.) ' Table Gas Contract Action was tabled on okaying the Ohio Fuel Gas rate contract until next meeting when a full council attendance is expected. Solicitor Goldthorpe advised passage of the contract which he termed a fair one. Further work on the request for a go-ahead on the proposed allotment south of Forest Hill allotment was tabled pending receipt of further details bn restrictions and specifications of the plan from C. J. Ehrman. Disposal Plant Repairs Henry Gordon brought the council up-to-date on the work at the disposal plant and said that approximately three more feet of sand needed to be taken from the Imhoff tank before preparations to put the tank back to work could be made. To date, Gordon stated, over 250 tons of (Continued on Page 4) Name Ed Morrison As New President Edward Morrison was chosen to head the local Jaycees at the elections held Tuesday night at the town hall. Installation of Morrison and other officers will be marked with a dinner scheduled for June. Other officers chosen include Frederick Stilgenbauer, 1st vice-president; Robert Kropf, 2nd vice-president; Kenneth Canonge, secretary; Irving Emmerich, reelected for treasurer. New directors named were Kenneth Canonge, Robert Kropf, Fred Stilgenbauer and Bob Walker. James Schwarz is chairman of the June dinner committee composed of Edward Morrison, Tom Cunningham, Ravton Tewart and Roy Koch. A speaker from the FBI will address the members at the meeting on May 17. The Jaycees have announced that they will collect paper once more on this weekend. All residents wishing papers taken away are asked to contact any Jaycee, or call Robert Walker.

The Amherst News-Times VOL. XXXI, NO. 18 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1949 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD Frederick Ebbs Is Guest Conductor As School Auditorium is Readied For Music Students Annual Performance With Frederick Ebbs, Baldwin-Wallace college band director as guest conductor, Amherst high band members are r . 1 r ...1 11 l preparing tor the annual opring concert at tne scnooi iu-morrow (Friday) night. Besides the regular concert band, the Junior Band, and the Brass Sextet will perform. Special numbers by the Fluto-phone section will also be heard. School music director Miss , : J: Frederick C. Ebbs Frederick Ebbs, band instruc tor at Baldwin-Wallace College, and guest conductor for tomor row night's concert is returning to his former "stamping grounds." Ebbs, known throughout the country for his work with the famous Hobart high school band from Indiana, is one of the Am herst high school graduates who have made a mark for them selves and the town. Ebbs is a familiar figure a mong musicians over the north eastern section of the country, having been a leading and active participant with many band clin ics. The local school officials have stated they feel most for tunate not only in having Ebbs as guest conductor but for the infrest on his part in traveling to Amherst and aiding the band In their pre-concert rehearsals. Mayor and Police Meet With Rec Center Advisors The regular meeting of th Board of Advisors of the Amherst Recreation Center was held this week at the Center. The advisory board invited Mayor Henry Kane and Chief of Police Carl Wenrich to the meeting to discuss with them the purpose and operation of the Recreation Center. The following members were present: Dr. C. H. Snell, Seth Stevens, Bernard McKinley, Stanley Reichert, Ethel Bruce, Dorothy Tabbert, Pauline Choate, Richard Prucha, Gertrude Pru-cha and Ray Jewett. President Harold Washka, James Schulz and Mary Zuspan, were absent. It was explitned to them that the Center is open three nights a week. Tuesday from seven until 10 o'clock and Friday and Saturday nights from seven until eleven o'clock, under the supervision of Mr. And Mrs. Richaid Prucha. The object of the Center is to provide supervised recreation for the youth of Amherst, between the ages of twelve and twenty, in the anticipation of keeping them off the streets. It must be understood that the supervisors have no jurisdiction of the youngsters after they leave the Center. Chief Wenrich pointed out that young folks meet at the Center and leave for auto rides or other places of interest during the evening and .the parents are under the impression that they are at the Center. This later item, of course, is entirely up to the honesty of the youngsters, if the parents question their whereabouts. The parents should be .reminded that in some instances the Recreation Center is used only as a ruse by some youngsters. The curfew ordinance was discussed at length and the con-senus of opinion was, that the ordinance in its present state, was not effective. The advisory board will send a committtee to the Council meeting with recommendations for changes in the present curfew ordinance. Mr. and Mrs. William Board-man, Williams, Arizona, are guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred CloutiT, Axtel street. Other recent guests were Mrs. Clara Vog-ler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ignazak, Elyria. Mrs. Hattle Lapp, Elyria, was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs A. C. Berg, Mr. and Mrs. Moft Sarah Miner has announced the following program: Invercargill (March), Lithgow; Unfinished Symphony (First Movement, Allegro Moderate), Schubert; Sword Dance from the I Gypsy Life (overture), Barnes; Men of Might, Meretta; March of the Little Lead Soldiers, Pierne; Circus Parade (Novelty), Yoder; Stout-Hearted Men, Rom- ber.g; Italian Street Song (from "Naughty Marietta"), Herbert; Donkey Serenade from "The Firefly," Stothart; Desert Song from "Desert' Song," Romberg; Storm King (March), Finlayson Senior Band. Wake Up March, Bennett; Gypsy Festival, Hayes; H. S. Cadets, Sousa Junior Band. Memories of Stephen Foster, Buchtel Brass Sextet. Alma Mater, Cornell; Oh Susannah, Foster; Golden Slippers, Bland; Old Folks at Home, Fos ter Flutophonesi and Junior Band. P.T.A. Meets for Last Program Of This Year The May P.T.A. meeting will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. The program, which is the final one of the year, is being presented by the Home Economics Department, under the direction of Mrs. Haines. A style show, "Buttons and Bows," will be the feature of the evening. Characters are: Susie Simplicity, portrayed by Lois Beesing; Madam Vogue, Sue Durling; Miss Buttons, Beatrice Furhman; Marion Martin, Marge Sti'C-ss. Writer-of the script is Joan Busser. Musical accompaniment will be played by LaVonne Mueller and Martha Bosse. Open House will be observed in several rooms. League Aspirants Are Asked To Report Soon All youth interested in hard ball play, and desirous of joining this year's team will report next Thursday, May 12, at the Memorial Field baseball diamond at 6 p.m. Play will start June 6. The county Legion Junior teams are: Amherst, Wellington, Lorain, Oberlin and Elyria. County elimination games will start June 6 with Wellington vs. Elyria, at Wellington; Lorain vs. Oberlin, at Lorain. Amherst will not play, j June 8, Lorain vs. Amherst at Amherst. June 10, Wellington vs. Amherst at Amherst. The following week three games will be played in the elimination county play. June 22 will start the district games and each Wednesday and Sunday thereafter games will be played for 20 games for the season. May Queen Participants . . . 0 ;1 i V Pictured above Is St. Joseph's school May Queen, Mary Lou Haas and company taken at the recent festival at St Joseph's church. This annual ceremony Is marked by the crowning of the May Scholastically Tops "' I 111 .-.HIBUW.JWJii,.l1 l.-ll IB.MJ.M.P III. ' ' ' irk , ' ..Or t i T , - :r; - & " ' - - ! ' " .. Pictured above, left to right, are Martha Darch, top honor student and this year's valedictorian at Amherst high. Martha is seated next to Dale Richmond, who occupies second spot in scholastic achievements. To date some seventeen students have indicated a desire to continue their schooling, some to college and others to commercial schools. Valedictorian Martha Darch is slated for Ohio Wesleyan, as is Jerry Prittie. Lois Scheifle, Elmer Gall and John Simpson are contemplating Baldwin - Wallace courses. Bowling-Green will probably claim Shirley Henry, and Carrie .... Legion Announces' CarnivalI Dates and Plans For June; To Run Four Days june 13, io, i and io week for the annual American Merrill Walker, carnival chairman, stated that due to objections raised last year, carnival dates have not been set for a Sunday. A host of concession rides from the Gooding Amusement Co., Columbus, will again be featured for young and old alike. Another ride will be added this year. A giant ferris wheel will be on the grounds along with an adult-sized merry-go-round, a thrill-ride for adults only, and a kiddy ride. Present plans insure plenty of cotton candy, candied apples, peanuts, popcorn, ice cream and the rest of the real carnival at- mosphere. Any organizations in town wishing to sponsor concessions or booths are heartily invited, according to Walker, to make application to him. Permission was granted tne legion Tuesday to block off Cleveland avenue for the affair as was done in the past. Official legion programs and " I .... Tk Queen cchosen by the students. Attendants of the queen Include Jans and Janet 8chwartz, Pet-rlola 8olck, Connie Weaver. Audrey 8teo and Beverly Barer, 8hown In the back row from left to right are: Donna Weaver, - aat ir- 3 Ml . uU . . . Wyvill. Gene Nabors and Don Wilford are thinking about Case Institute of Technology in Cleveland.Elaine Rubel will attend Ohio State at Columbus, with Carol Gilliland, Germaine Niesen, How ard Washka, Lois Buser, Walter Hoy and Marlenc Amenhauser all are planning on further schooling, place yet undecided. were tne dates announced this Legion Carnival in Amherst posters will be forthcoming in the near future advertising the events. A nightly attendance cash award every hour, on the hour, will be a feature. CLEAN-UP WEEK Clean-up week for Amherst hat been set for May 15 through the following Saturday, May 21. Rubbish collections will be made In the village on May 18 and 19 by truck. Rubbish should be placed In containers an dset on the tree lawns. Containers should not be larger than one man can lift to the truck, and no ashes Will be taken. ftr courtesy of Amherst Photo 8hop Minnie George, Donna Jacopln, May Queen, Mary Lou Haas, Joan Miller, Mary Vlrsnt, Joan Van Nlel, and Flora Lodge. First row left to right are Audrey Roth, Audrey 8omogyl, Rita Luo-do and Doris 8 potato. 73 f 0 Rec Center Asks For Action On Police Hit Dr. C. H. Snell, local appeared at the council meeting Tuesday night to requestthat some type of settle ment of the present curfew law be arran ged to fit in with Rec Center operations. Dr. Snell stated that as the Rec Center is open until ten o'clock on one night and 1 1 o'clock on another, children atten ding are in violation of the nine p.m. curfew ordinance as soon as they leave the center. Clearview Principle To Teach Here Next Year Announcement of the hiring of T. C. Simpson of Clearview school as commercial instructor was announced by the local school office this week. Simpson, at present Clearview principal, was superintendent at that school during the absence of W. J. Durling. He will take over the job now held by Miss Melba Schwed who is planning to teach at Grafton next sea son. Graduation Set Wednesday, May 25, has been announced as date for tne graduation excereises of the senior class at Amherst high school, Rev. Russell J. Humbert, pastor of Trinity Methodist church, Youngs-town will be this year's speaker. Class night celebration will be held on Monday, May 23. St. Peter's church will be host to the baccalaureate service on Sunday, j May 22 Rev. J. H. Bollcns will preach the address with other ohurch ministers assisting in the service. Culprits In Vandalism, Break-Ins Get Probation Sentence In Juvenile Court The two boys involved in the recent break-ins and vandalism and who. were apprehended Uy local policemen, were handed a sentence of probation following a juvenile court hearing last Friday morning. In a talk with James Mol-lison, probation officer to whom the boys were assigned, the News-Times was told that certain travel restrictions, reporting procedures and levels of conduct are included in the sentence. A report from the school authorities on behavior there is also a part of the procedure. In questioning Mollison, concerning the sentence itself, he stated that in his opinion it was a fair decision, and that it was in line with other decisions handed down in similar incidents. A.HS. Thinclads Take Nine Firsts; Monroeville Takes 2nd by One Point Coach Art Engle's track team stock soared several more points over the recent weekend with another victory following participation in a three-way meet at the Vermilion high field. Monroeville and the Sailors both fell beneath the spikes of the Cometmen, who rolled up a nice 41 13 points. Monroeville took second with a 33 13 over third spot Vermilion with 32 13. -row win for A.H.S. track men with a double first-place in the1 discus and shot put. Wayne Schnaak took a double win in the pole vault and high jump. Klingenmeier added more laurels with a first in the 220 dash with Krause first in the 440 run, and Sharp not to be outdone strutted in first in the 880. Milor Frederick clocked off 4 minutes and 55.3 seconds for an Amherst win in the mile, while the mile relay team scored for the Green 'n' Gold. Amherst's score came from the following placings: Pole vault Schnaak, won; Henry 2. Height, 10 feet, 6 in. Discus throw Prittie won. Distance, 130 feet, 11 inches. High jump Schnaak, tie for second. Shot put Prittie won. Distance, 48 feet, 4 inches. 880 yard reday Amherst, 2. 100 yard dash Bob Woh-lever, 2. 220 yard dash Klingenmeier, 3. 440 yard dash Krause, 3. 880 yard dash Sharp, 3. Mile run Frederick, won; Sharp, 2. Time, 4 minutes, 55.3 seconds. Mile relay Amherst (Bob Wohlewer, Mlinarik, Frederick, Krause) won. Time, 3 minutes, 58 seconds. Thursday, (Tonight) the Com ets will meet the Wellington Dukes at 7:30 under the lights, at the Amherst field. Curfew Changes; Probation physician an d member of the Mrs. Gertrude Prucha, one of the centers directors alleged that recent publicity given the Rec Center (see April 28 issue of the News-Times) was unfair and unfavorable and that the Center did not deserve unjust criticism 'n rying to do its job. She added that the vandalism culprits were not associated with the Rec in any way. Following the discussion with council, a move authorized the ordinance committee of Student Dies Here After Falling at School Grounds A fall from a swing in the local school playground resulted in a tragic ending for5-year-old Joan Chapman yesterday. A hasty diagnosis at the school showed a broken arm and the girls was tanen to the hospital where she later died. No report of cause of death has yet been given. The youngster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Chapman. The body is at the Emmerich Funeral Home and will later be shipped to the Wil liams Funeral Home, Mt. Pleas- ant, Tennessee. Burial will be held Saturday afternoon in the Spencerville cemetery at Mt. Pleasant. Mollison further stated that the previous clean record of the two boys was a great factor in the boys' favor. No time limit was set on the probation period, according to Mollison. The juvenile court can lift the restrictions when-ever it sees fit. Much of the weight of carrying out the purpose of the probation rests with the parents of the boys, and with the school Mollison stated. Upon further questioning, Mollison added that he felt the boys were now quite aware of the seriousness of their offense, and that the probation sentence carried out properly would, in his opinion, result in the boys becoming normal, good citizens without exposure to the "Lancaster treatment." Pre-School Roundup Set For Next Thursday Amherst school system's annual pre-school roundup has been scheduled for next Thursday afternoon, May 12, starting at 1 p.m. The roundup will be held at the high school. Mothers are being asked to bring their children to register for the first grade and to help the child get acquainted with the school. Children will be entertained by slide stories while mothers will hear the county nurse In a short talk and view a spec ial movie. Announcement has been made by the school that no kindergarten will be held on May 12, that day being left open for present kindergarten children and mothers to attend the roundup. The kindergarten teacher will be present at the premises in the morning, however, to interview mothers who are interested in sending their children to kindergarten next year, and to make registration for the children. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Prittie have returned from a trip to Williamsburg, Va. They also stopped at Pittsburgh, Pa., where they visited their son, Robert, and wife. Council Decision Recreation Center board, council to meet with the .t . l to meet with the so licitor, the police and Rec Center and representative' to draw up a new curfew ordinance for council's approval. Police chief Carl Wenrich stated that he was desirous of a law which would cover all juveniles up to 18 years of age with provisions that would1 allow the police to enforce- non-loitering clause, the latter being left to the discretion of the police in enforcement. Police Criticizes Procedure Wenrich was called on for a report of activities in relation to the outcome and work on the recent vandalism case. Wenrich told those present that the decision handed down was of sucb a nature that he didn't see how even a ' light sentence as probation could be given a youth with only one break-in charge. He further added that two residents of the town, had attended the trial and' that following a dis- cussion with one, he was told that they were at the trial for the purpose of gaining a sentence of probation for the boys. Wenrich stated that neither he nor patrolman Pikey, ' who had done all the police work and had f secured th affidavits were con- --suited on the matter. He further added that the Amherst police had not even received official notice of the time of trial proceedings, and 'that he and Pikey had attended the proceedings at a time given to him by hearsay.' . t Answers Letter Charges The letter to the editor in last week's edition of the News-Times concerning council action on dogs was also read to coun-cilmen by Wenrich who explain- ed in part his strfnd on the content of the letter. He quoted in part excerpts from his answer, to that communication, (see "Letter to Editor," this issue.) ' Table Gas Contract Action was tabled on okaying the Ohio Fuel Gas rate contract until next meeting when a full council attendance is expected. Solicitor Goldthorpe advised passage of the contract which he termed a fair one. Further work on the request for a go-ahead on the proposed allotment south of Forest Hill allotment was tabled pending receipt of further details bn restrictions and specifications of the plan from C. J. Ehrman. Disposal Plant Repairs Henry Gordon brought the council up-to-date on the work at the disposal plant and said that approximately three more feet of sand needed to be taken from the Imhoff tank before preparations to put the tank back to work could be made. To date, Gordon stated, over 250 tons of (Continued on Page 4) Name Ed Morrison As New President Edward Morrison was chosen to head the local Jaycees at the elections held Tuesday night at the town hall. Installation of Morrison and other officers will be marked with a dinner scheduled for June. Other officers chosen include Frederick Stilgenbauer, 1st vice-president; Robert Kropf, 2nd vice-president; Kenneth Canonge, secretary; Irving Emmerich, reelected for treasurer. New directors named were Kenneth Canonge, Robert Kropf, Fred Stilgenbauer and Bob Walker. James Schwarz is chairman of the June dinner committee composed of Edward Morrison, Tom Cunningham, Ravton Tewart and Roy Koch. A speaker from the FBI will address the members at the meeting on May 17. The Jaycees have announced that they will collect paper once more on this weekend. All residents wishing papers taken away are asked to contact any Jaycee, or call Robert Walker.